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Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2022
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The 2022 spousal impoverishment standards for Medicaid long-term care remain unchanged from 2021. The Community Spouse Resource Allowance stays at $109,560 maximum and Community Spouse Maintenance Needs Allowance remains $2,739 monthly maximum.
Action Required
Long-term care facilities must ensure patient admission materials and annual rights explanations include the unchanged 2022 spousal impoverishment standards ($109,560 CSRA, $2,739 CSMNA). Update any patient education materials that reference 2021 to show 2022 dates with same dollar amounts.